Happy Thanksgiving! Zen Waterlily Water Lily Pink Flower Original Painting...

 

Happy Thanksgiving wishes from me to you.  This has been a different kind of year than most, but I am still thankful for so much.  I hope you have a beautiful and safe day.  

"Zen Waterlily" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

This is "Zen Waterlily," an original pink water lily painting.  I love to see and paint flowers, they have such a delicate grace.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel...

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions... This month, my theme is angel art and more; you may see them here.

Original Water Lily Waterlily Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! WIP Work in Progress Big Eye Little Red Riding Hood...

"Zen Waterlily" Original 7"x5" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Zen Waterlily."  I've been thinking that it has been a while since I've shared one of my flower pieces, I love to paint flowers.  This pink and yellow water lily is a favorite of mine.  The art has a painterly realist impressionist feel.  The original water lily floral acrylic painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisabellarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is Chinese Zodiac animals; you may see them here.

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WIP Work in Progress Big Eye Little Red Riding Hood

In this original acrylic work in progress WIP painting of a big eye little red riding hood I've mostly finished her underpainting.  Fairytales hold a strong allure for me.  In this piece, I'm focused on her face.  I've been working on her eyes and skin tones, next I will start working on the overpainting of her hair.  

This big eyed beauty is on an 8"x10" panel in acrylics...  

This is a work in progress, but you also may see some of my finished paintings at lisabellarusso.com if you'd like.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Waterlily Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! Stella Im Hultberg Hollow Resonance at the Thinkspace Gallery...

"Waterlily Enchantment" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Waterlily Enchantment". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  I've picked up "Orchid Intrigue" from the show she was in at the Ontario Museum of Science and Art, it may be a little bit of a while before she is available online but I am looking forward to sharing her... 

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is maidens with flowers, you may see them here.

Featured Image "Waterlily Enchantment"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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Stella Im Hultberg

Hollow Resonance (Project Room) at the Thinkspace Gallery

Closed Show

When I went to "Hollow Resonance" at the Thinkspace Gallery in the Project Room, it was my first time seeing the art of artist Stella Im Hultberg.  The delicacy of her faces and flowers were extremely compelling.  I also loved the richness of her backgrounds.  She is self taught and worked with acrylics on wood for some pieces and mixed media composed of ink, watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencils on paper for this show.  The show is closed, but the gallery may have some pieces available.

Lisa Isabella Russo (me) with "Age of Blossoms" by Stella Im Hultberg

photo by Alex Ledante

"Age of Blossoms" by Stella Im Hultberg

"Age of Blossoms" Close Up by Stella Im Hultberg

“Vanished World” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Vagrant Dreams” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Regretfully Yours” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Once Upon a Blue Spring” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Incomplete Nothingness” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Wandering” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Reminiscence” by Stella Im Hultberg

“Taciturn Heart” by Stella Im Hultberg

Whilst I have continued to sketch daily, I spent my time getting this ready and haven't had a chance to prep my sketches yet.  I'll try to get caught up on posting my daily sketches on Friday.

My Photograph of Lotus Flowers in the Chinese Gardens at Huntington Gardens + Sketch of a Big Eye Angel, Goddess, & Fairy/ September 25, 26, & 27 Art Sketches Daily...

I took this photograph of lotus flowers and a bridge at Huntington Gardens.  The Chinese gardens are a delight to see, there are linked ponds and beautiful pathways in addition to the lovely water lilies.  I believe that the time of the lotus lily has passed, but some of the smaller waterlilies may still be blooming.  I hope that you will enjoy the photos!

I love to paint flowers, you may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a sweet flower headband.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September. This is from day 25. 

I am also participating in the September 29 Faces Challenge! The goal is to share 29 faces in the month of September.  I think I will try to extend it out to a goal of 100 faces sketched on consecutive days...

This is a rough sketch. 

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She has a very silly quality...  I think she is most likely a goddess of mischief, although she could also be a fairy angel or a goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September. This is from day 26. 

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a gentle charm...  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in September. This is day 27. 

This is a rough sketch. 

Original White Water Lilies Flower Painting! Art Prints & ACEO Prints! August Sketches...

"Water Beauties" Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Water Beauties," it is on a large canvas and has a realist impressionist feel.  I love water lilies, these flowers have such elegance and grace.  There is one waterlily in full bloom and the other is more of a bud, both waterlilies are primarily white, but touched with pinks and yellows.  The original water lily painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints! 

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is flowers and includes a selection of some of my white flower art; you may see them here.

Featured Image "Water Beauties"

8"x10" Open Edition print on Sale here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 on Sale here

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She has a dashing hat with a feather atop her head.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in August.  This is day 1.

This is a rough sketch.  

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Waterlily Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June Sketches...

"Waterlily Enchantment" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Waterlily Enchantment."  She has large deep brown eyes, long flowing hair, and a water lily adorning her head.  The art has a lowbrow surreal fantasy feel. The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!   

Most of my art is also available on my website at lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is a selection of some of my animals, you may see them here.  There is also an angel who was a bonus auction from last month, she will only be available on ebay until Thursday but the original, prints, and LE ACEO prints are currently available on my website...

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

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Here is a sketch of a big eyed maiden.  She seems to be engaged in serious reflections.  I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her...

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is from day 26.

This is a rough sketch.

Here is a sketch of a zinnia flower.  They are such pretty flowers.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it. 

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 27.  

This is a rough sketch. 

My Photograph of Lotus Water Lilies at Huntington Gardens + August Sketches Art, Day 10 Sketch, Big Eye Angel...

I took this photograph of these tall lotus water lilies at Huntington Gardens.  I've seen many of the ones that bloom close to the water and I love them, but this was my first time seeing these ones and I was so moved by them.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

I love to paint flowers, you may see some of my finished paintings at www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  I think she has a kind heart...  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in August.  This is day 10.  

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Snow White Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! August Sketches...

"Apple of My Eye" Original 11"x14" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Apple of My Eye". The original big eye gothic Snow White painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  This gothic beauty has big green eyes and is standing with some lovely apples that are completely safe for her to eat. It is one of my favorite fairy tales. The art has a lowbrow surreal feel... 

Most of my art is also available on my website at www.lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is cute and fluffy animals with Little Bo Peep as their chaperone, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday

http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Here is a sketch of a water lily.  At this point it is just the bud, full of potential.  Water lilies are a favorite flower of mine.  I'm unsure if I'll paint it or not, but I did enjoy sketching it.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in August.  This is day 9.   

This is a rough sketch.

Original Big Eye Gothic Fairy Waterlily Garden Guardian Painting + Art Prints & ACEO Prints! June Sketches...

"Waterlily Enchantment" Original 16"x20" Painting on Canvas Here

This week my featured painting is "Waterlily Enchantment". The original big eye gothic angel fairy garden guardian painting is available for purchase on my website as are art prints and LE ACEO prints!  I'd like to do another flower guardian soon, but I haven't quite found the right maiden with the right flower just yet...


Most of my art is also available on my website at www.lisarusso.com; however, on the first Tuesday of the month, I like to put some art prints and LE ACEO prints on ebay at a lower promotional rate for the duration of the auctions...  This month, my theme is pink flowers, you may see them here.

I am linking this post with Inspire Me Monday
http://www.create-with-joy.com/

Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden.  She was based on the same model as yesterday, I loved her hair style.  I think she is most likely an angel fairy, although she could also be a mermaid or a goddess.  I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.

I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in June.  This is day 14.  

This is a rough sketch.

My Photograph of Peach Water Lily Flowers at the Norton Simon...

In addition to having a wonderful art collection, the Norton Simon Museum of Art has a beautiful pond that you may walk around.  I took this photograph of this peach water lily a while back.  I love to paint water lilies, so whenever I get the opportunity to photograph them, I try to do so.  These flowers are not in season here right now, but one of the lovely things about photographs is that they can be enjoyed at any time.  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!


You may see some of my finished paintings at http://www.lisarusso.com if you'd like.

My Photograph of a Pink Water Lily at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of a soft pink water lily at Descanso Gardens.  This one is starting to bloom, water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  I also love the lily pads that surround the flower...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Big Eye Gothic Mermaid Sketch Art + Pink Water Lily Website Update...

Here is a sketch of a big eye gothic maiden.  She has an intense and sultry gaze.  I think she is most likely a mermaid, but she could be a fairy angel.  I'm not sure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.  


I am also participating in Sunday Sketches.  To view more Sunday Sketches, please visit:
http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com/

"Zen Water Lily" Original 5"x7" Painting, Open Edition 5"x7" Giclee Prints & Limited Edition Giclee ACEO Prints Here

"Zen Water Lily" is a one of my floral paintings.  Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  This waterlily is pink with accents of yellow.  The art has a soft realist feel.  This piece is available as an original, as prints, and Limited Edition ACEOs!

My website at http://www.lisarusso.com has more art available, including an entire floral art section!

Every week on Tuesday, I try to list a small original, some giclee art prints, and giclee LE ACEO prints at promotional prices. Visit here  to see what I have available this week!

My Photograph of a Pink Water Lily at Huntington Gardens...

I took this photograph of a pink water lily at Huntington Gardens a while back.  I love how the waterlily is coming up through the lily pad...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

My Zen Water Lily Flower Art Original Painting! Art Prints & ACEOs!

This Week "Zen Waterlily" Original 5"x7" Painting here

5"x7" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

I am listing "Zen Waterlily," an original painting of a pink and yellow water lily.  This flower is very near to my heart, I think it has a delicate beauty.  The piece has a realist surreal feel.  Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers...

I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints here this week from Tuesday to Tuesday with a theme of flower guardians and some of their related flowers...

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

My Photograph of Two Pale Yellow Water Lilies at Descanso Gardens...

I took this photograph of two pale yellow water lilies in one of the ponds at Descanso Gardens.  I think it's possible that the blur is from a dragonfly or two going too quickly by to be captured by my camera...  Ah beauty of a water lily and the speed of a dragonfly...  I hope that you will enjoy this photo!

Original Flower White Water Lilies & Lily Paintings! Art Prints & ACEOs!

Water Beauties Original 18"x24" Painting on Canvas on My Website Here

This Week 8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

This week I am listing "Water Beauties" at my promotional rate as a print and ACEO. The original white with yellow and pink water lily painting is available for purchase on my website!  Water lilies are one of my favorite flowers.  This is my newest original painting.  I also have additional giclee art and ACEO prints on ebay here with a theme of some of my flowers and big eye fantasy flower garden guardians. 

This Week "White Lily" Original 8"x10" Painting Here

8"x10" print here

ACEO 2.5"x3.5" Limited Edition LE 1st of 25 here

This week, for my small original at my promo rate, I have "White Lily," a white lily painting set against a soft blue sky...

Most of my art is also available on my website at http://www.lisarusso.com; however, I like to offer some art on ebay at a lower promotional start rate for the duration of the auctions...  I have started at updating and adding payment buttons to my website.  It's a very slow project, but one I am working on.

Work in Progress Original White Water Lilies Painting...

Here is a work in progress view of my white water lilies painting.  I have only a few petals left to go, then I have to decide if I want to give the background a little bit of a dark wash on the brightest parts (right now in broad daylight, I think the lily pads steal too much focus).  Then after that I will decide if I need to do any more layers on the petals of the waterlilies and then I'll be done!   

White Water Lilies Original Painting Work in Progress...

Here is a work in progress view of my large 18"x24" original white water lilies painting.  I've done a few layers on the bottom water lily, but I'll probably go back to it and finesse the shading a bit once the top waterlily is painted.  This is based on one of my photographs.  I love waterlilies, Alex asks me how many water lily reference photographs do I need to take, I'm not sure that I'll ever have enough...

A Photograph of a Canadian Goose & Water Lilies at the Norton Simon Museum of Art Pond & Face 18...

This photograph is of a Canadian goose amidst the water lilies in the pond at the Norton Simon Museum of Art.  There are two Canadian geese that are often in the garden there.  I think they are so beautiful!  I hope you will enjoy this photo...

This is face 18 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a very joyous big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.  I'm not certain, but I may not be able to post tomorrow.  If that's the case, I'll sketch tonight and tomorrow try to post my two faces on Friday. 

Work in Progress White Water Lilies Painting + Face 14 for 29 Faces...

Here is a work in progress view of my 18"x24" white water lilies painting.  I've painted some more petals on the bottom flower and put additional layers on the ones that were done before.  I think I should be done with the bottom water lily the next time I work on the painting, except for touch ups, but it's hard to say.  Once I've gone further with the top waterlily, I may need to adjust both waterlilies.

I did the sketch for these water lilies quite some time ago when I was sketching potential lilies for my big eye garden guardian "Waterlily Enchantment."  Alex said these wouldn't work well as her flower, but I loved them so much, I decided to paint them on their own canvas.

This is face 14 for the 29 faces September challenge.  She is a big eye fairy angel or possibly mermaid sketch.  For 29 Faces, the challenge is to share 29 faces during the given month.